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Metric Joins Forces with 500 Global to Fuel SME Growth across the GCC

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Metric, a global financial intelligence and analytics platform built for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has been backed by the 500 Global program through the Sanabil 500 Mena Seed fund. This support underlines Metric’s commitment to fostering the burgeoning SME sector in Saudi Arabia, and the push towards digitization for businesses. 500 Global, a highly renowned multi-stage venture capital firm with $2.4B in […]

CCD earns the Best Place to Work certification in Dominican Republic for 2024

SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2024 – CCD, a nearshore call center based in the Dominican Republic focused on providing exceptional patient experiences, announces its recognition and certification among the Best Places to Work in Dominican Republic for 2024. This certification reflects the company’s commitment to making every effort to achieve best employer status in terms of working conditions, and to […]

G7 Nations Forge Pact to Ditch Coal by 2035

In a significant stride towards combating climate change, the Group of Seven (G7) leading industrialized nations have reached an agreement to phase out coal-fired power plants by the mid-2030s. This landmark deal marks the first time the G7 has explicitly committed to a coal phase-out, solidifying their stance on transitioning to cleaner energy sources. The agreement, reached during a meeting of energy and environment ministers in Turin, […]

A Catalyst for Growth in the GCC

The pursuit of net zero emissions, often framed as a challenge, presents a unique opportunity for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to diversify their economies and emerge as leaders in the global energy transition. This shift holds immense potential for the region, fostering innovation, attracting investments, and creating new job markets. The GCC’s hydrocarbon wealth has been the cornerstone of its economic prosperity. However, the global […]

Creative Solutions for Discarded Underwear

The spring cleaning urge hits, and with it, the inevitable question:what to do with old underwear?While tossing them seems like the easiest option, it’s not the most environmentally friendly. Landfills are overflowing with textiles, and underwear, made from a blend of fabrics, can take years to decompose. Luckily, there are several creative solutions to give your old underwear a new lease on life. For gently used items, […]

Atria-City Dental Group Celebrates 30th Anniversary Alongside World Health Day With Special Dental Package To Increase Oral Health Awareness

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2024 – Atria-City Dental Group, a multidisciplinary dental group practice in Singapore has been providing general and specialist dental care for families since 1994. In conjunction with its 30th year anniversary and this year’s World Oral Health Day theme, “A Happy Mouth is a Happy Body”, the practice is delighted to announce a dental package combining comprehensive Oral Health […]

OCB Launches OMNI 4.0 App Offering Instant Modern Financial Services in Just 6 months with Backbase Engagement Banking Platform

OCB achieves technology implementation speed 3x faster than industry norm in its launch of a customer-centric omnichannel banking platform, setting a new benchmark in Vietnam HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2024 – Backbase, the global leader in Engagement Banking, Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB), a top private bank in Vietnam, together with SmartOSC, the premium digital enabler, announce the […]

What Is The Truth Behind Prime Minister Modi’s ‘Hindu-Muslim’ Clarification?

VT Markets Shares Expert Tips on Recognising Genuine

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2024 – With investment fraud on the rise in Hong Kong’s complex financial market, introducing knowledge-based safeguards to protect investors’ rights is now more crucial than ever. VT Markets, a global financial services provider, held a seminar on May 6 in Hong Kong with this in mind. Titled “How to Identify Legitimate Trading Platforms”, the event sought […]

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Eq8 Capital Rebrands with Greater Accessibility to Its Exchanged Traded Fund

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2024 – Eq8 Capital Sdn Bhd (“Eq8”), (formerly known as i-VCAP Management Sdn Bhd), Malaysia’s leading equity Exchanged Traded Fund (“ETF”) manager and a wholly owned subsidiary of Kenanga Investors Berhad, unveils its new corporate identity with greater access to its best performing ETF, Eq8 Dow Jones US Titans 50 ETF (“EQ8US50”) through a strategic collaboration with […]

Dubai Reigns Supreme in Foreign Investment Destination Race for Third Year Running

Dubai has cemented its position as the world’s leading hub for foreign direct investments (FDI) focused on establishing new ventures. According to the latest data from the Financial Times’ fDi Markets report, Dubai secured the top spot for attracting greenfield FDI projects in 2023, marking an impressive three-year winning streak. This achievement highlights Dubai’s continuous efforts to foster a business-friendly environment and its strategic initiatives to solidify […]

NetApp and Lenovo Offer Converged Infrastructure Solution Optimized for GenAI

Simple, affordable, and powerful infrastructure solution makes AI more accessible for enterprises SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2024 – NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, today announced NetApp AIPod with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers for NVIDIA OVX, a converged infrastructure optimized for the generative AI era. NetApp and Lenovo have had a strong partnership for over five years and are now taking the […]

Lee Kum Kee Sponsors the 9th World Championship of Chinese Cuisine

VANCOUVER, CANADA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2024 – Lee Kum Kee will be the exclusive condiment sponsor of the 9th World Championship of Chinese Cuisine (WCCC), to be held from 21-23 May at the PNE Forum in Vancouver, Canada. The World Federation of Chinese Catering Industry is organising the event in partnership with the Canada Catering Association. Lee Kum Kee will be the exclusive […]

Appier delivers strong Q1 results, achieving continuous profitable growth with diversified customer traction

Early profitability sets the stage for a promising start toward its 2025 financial targets Highlight and achievements of Q1 FY24: Growth momentum continues, as revenue increased by 33% YoY, exceeding 31% of FY24 guidance to reach JPY 7.4 billion, driven by robust traction from existing customers and early success in vertical diversification strategies Gross profit grew 37% YoY, with gross margin reaching 51.7%, a historical high for […]

Wisconsin Investment Board Makes History with BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Purchase

The Wisconsin State Investment Board (WSIB) made waves in the financial world today after it disclosed the purchase of $99 million worth of shares in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. This move marks a significant development, as it represents one of the first major forays by a government-run investment board into the world of cryptocurrency. The WSIB, which oversees the investments of Wisconsin’s public pension funds, has […]

Mitsumi Distribution spearheading Technological Advancement at GITEX Africa 2024.

DUBAI, UAE – African Media Agency – 14 May 2024 – Mitsumi Distribution, a leading IT, Telco, Value and AI distributor in the Middle East and Africa, proudly announces its participation in GITEX Africa 2024. With a widespread presence spanning 28 countries and strategic partnerships with over 27+ vendors, Mitsumi Distribution is poised to showcase front-line technological advancements and innovations at this esteemed event. Mr. Mitesh Shah […]

Cecilia Chang Earns Prestigious Recognition in the Insurance’s “Global 100” Award

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2024 – Ms. Cecilia Chang, Chief Executive Officer of Generali Hong Kong, has been selected as one of the outstanding global leaders in the prestigious “Global 100” for 2024, a comprehensive roundup that highlights the best in the industry, by Insurance Business. The ‘Global 100’ list is a hallmark of excellence, featuring individuals who not only excel […]

Loss In Hindi Belt May Prove Too Costly For PM Narendra Modi And BJP

Hong Kong Crypto Funds Hemorrhaged Millions This Week

Hong Kong’s fledgling Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed a significant setback this week, with record net outflows exceeding $39 million on Monday alone. This substantial withdrawal effectively erased any gains accumulated over the past two weeks. The outflows encompassed all six currently available crypto ETFs in Hong Kong, signifying a broad-based investor retreat from the market. The reasons behind this sudden shift in sentiment remain […]

MoneyHero Appoints Hao Qian Chief Financial Officer

Former finance executive with Alibaba, Amazon, and Credit Suisse named MoneyHero’s permanent CFO SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2024 – MoneyHero Limited (NASDAQ: MNY) (“MoneyHero” or the “Company”), a market-leading personal finance and digital insurance aggregation and comparison platform in Greater Southeast Asia, today announced the appointment of Hao Qian as the Company’s new permanent Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective immediately. Reporting directly to […]

Coda Bridge Launches First-of-its-Kind Purpose Bound Money Blockchain Charity Project in Hong Kong

Supported by Ronald McDonald House Charities Hong Kong and Dignity Kitchen HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2024 – In a groundbreaking initiative today, Coda Bridge introduced Purpose Bound Money (PBM) — the first innovative charity project of its kind in Hong Kong. Pictured above – Mr. James Loh, Chairman of Coda Bridge (right) and Ms. Grace Fung Oei, RMHC Global Board of […]

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Revenue Soars But Profits Dip for Abu Dhabi Ports in First Quarter

Abu Dhabi Ports (ADP), a major logistics and transportation company in the United Arab Emirates, reported a mixed bag of results for the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. While the company witnessed a significant increase in revenue, its net profit experienced a slight decline. According to a regulatory filing made on Tuesday, ADP’s revenue for Q1 reached AED 3. 89 billion (USD 1. 06 billion), which is […]